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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VI (503-514).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Socrates try to test Callicles?
(a) Because he wants to prove his superiority.
(b) Because he believes everything should be tested to ensure it is genuine.
(c) Because he wants to set an example.
(d) Because he believes Callicles is ignorant.

2. Why does Socrates regard rhetoric as a dangerous tool?
(a) Because rhetoric is a guise for something sinister.
(b) Because rhetoricians are too well respected.
(c) Because it only gives the appearance of being knowledgeable.
(d) Because so few hold the ability.

3. Why does Socrates believe people with lack of self-control cannot maintain friendships?
(a) Because they scare people.
(b) Because they betray people.
(c) Because they cannot share.
(d) Because they are flakey.

4. What does Socrates believe he can avoid in being corrected?
(a) Continuing.
(b) Judgment.
(c) Harm.
(d) Disgrace.

5. What does Socrates say a rhetorician must have to persuade a physician?
(a) Courage.
(b) Knowledge.
(c) Support.
(d) Good looks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Socrates often refers to a good soul in what kind of a light?

2. What effect does Socrates see a destructive government has on youth?

3. What kind of a result does Socrates believe any action taken must intend to elicit?

4. What does Socrates say about the only people who can fulfill their desires?

5. Socrates believes part of learning about justice is acting how?

(see the answer key)

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